Physician Profile
Lauren S. Blieden, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Blieden
Lauren S. Blieden, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Houston, TX. Lauren is a 2007 graduate of Baylor College of Medicine. Lauren is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. According to Medicare claims data, Lauren cared for 1,285 Medicare patients across 1,590 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of optic nerve. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023271582.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 798-1750
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1504 TAUB LOOP
Houston, TX 77030
6400 Fannin St Suite 1800
Houston, TX 77030
7200 Cambridge Street 10th Floor
Houston, TX 77030
1977 Butler Blvd # 300
Houston, TX 77030
6701 Fannin St Fl 5
Houston, TX 77030
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,590 services · 1,285 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
271 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
267 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
87 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2007 at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Lauren S. Blieden specialize in?
Lauren S. Blieden is an eye doctor in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Lauren S. Blieden located?
Lauren S. Blieden is listed at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Lauren S. Blieden's phone number?
The number on file is (713) 798-1750. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Lauren S. Blieden's NPI number?
Lauren S. Blieden's National Provider Identifier is 1023271582. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Lauren S. Blieden train?
Lauren S. Blieden attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Lauren S. Blieden been practicing?
Lauren S. Blieden has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Lauren S. Blieden do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Lauren S. Blieden performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Lauren S. Blieden confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lauren S. Blieden. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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